CENTER FOR BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

About Us

The Centre for Behavioural Sciences (CBS) is an integrated mental healthcare organisation providing preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative services. We work with patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds with a broad range of emotional, cognitive, and Behavioural disorders. Using a patient-centered approach, our aim is to aid our clients to lead healthy and productive lives via effective, scientific treatments and evidence-backed interventions.
At CBS, we endeavor to create an environment that promotes optimism and confidence amongst our clients, their families, and the community with a strong focus on compassion, dignity and respect. Led by Dr. Kushal Jain, our multidisciplinary team comprises of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, researchers, social workers and volunteers. We also conduct academic and clinical research to promote the integration of mental health in public life through development of scientific community based interventions. The use of organisational psychology, human resource management, professional training and development are also key areas of our work.

PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELING

We are following scientifically proven and effective models of psychotherapies such as Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Relaxation Training, etc. The treatments are specifically customised and psychotherapy can be provided in any of the following modalities:
• Individual Sessions
• Child Counselling
• Adolescent Counselling
• Family Sessions
• Group Counselling

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

At CBS, we offer neuropsychological evaluations where the functioning of the brain is objectively assessed. It is used to reveal or diagnose brain dysfunction when no structural brain abnormalities
can be seen on CT or MRI scans. The aim is to detect deficits in patient’s brain functioning, define the extent of cognitive deficit and help guide treatment for the patient’s personal, educational or vocational needs. These neuropsychological assessments immensely help in treatment planning for patients of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry who have cognitive deficits. We work closely with leading neurologists, neurosurgeons and rehabilitation experts for cognitive remediation.
Neuro-Psychological Tests
• NIMHANS- Comprehensive Neuro-Cognitive Battery (NCP)
• Memory Testing Comprehensive
• Bender Gestalt Test (BGT)
• Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination
• Complex Figure Test

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES

The steady increase in the identification of psychological difficulties faced by school children and young adults illustrates the need to ensure their psychosocial well-being. At the Centre for
BEHAVIOURAL Sciences, we offer multiple psychological assessments for developmental, emotional, behavioural and academic difficulties. We also provide psychological counseling for children and adolescents with behavioural, emotional and relationship difficulties.
We specialise in the screening and management of BEHAVIOURAL and educational issues like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), thumb sucking, bedwetting, stealing, lying, intellectual disabilities or specific reading disorders etc. We also help explore emotional disturbances like sibling rivalry, school phobia, and selective mutism. We assess intelligence, social quotient, Autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulty, career assessment etc.

RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY COUNSELLING

Through relationship and couples counselling, we help people recognize and to better manage or reconcile troublesome differences and repeating patterns of distress. Unhealthy relations might lead
to intensive anxiety, distress and even suicide and homicide. We help couples explore:
• Intrapersonal issues like developing trust, intimacy and bonding, poor stress coping skills
• Interpersonal issues like infidelity, jealousy, violence, conflict resolution
• Family and social issues like values, aspirations, goals and parenting styles
This list is not exhaustive and other issues concerning couples can also be explored. We help couples assess external factors that affect their relationship, improve their communication patterns, understand why arguments escalate to help them resolve and negotiate conflicts wherever possible.
We also provide counseling to families to aid its members deal with their anger and frustration related to past issues through the development of positive interaction.

Our Team

Dr. Kushal Jain is senior consultant psychiatrist working at CBS. He has more than 12 years of expertise in Psychiatry. Dr. Kushal Jain has obtained his MBBS degree from Government Medical College, Nagpur, Masters in Medicine, MD (Psychiatry)
from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Lund University, Sweden. He is a licensed member of Delhi Medical Council and life fellow of Indian Psychiatric Society. In over a decade of clinical practice, Dr. Kushal Jain has successfully provided medical assistance to patients suffering from problems such as Psychosis, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Mood disorders (mania, depression), Substance Abuse, Dementia, etc. Dr Jain has been involved in training programmes for general medical practitioners and awareness programmes for the general public related to mental health management and substance misuse prevention and rehabilitation. He has taught mental health and public health courses at different institutes and universities. To contact email at info@cbsindia.org

MS. NEHA BHIMWAL, M Phil.
Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Ms. Neha Bhimwal is a senior consultant psychologist at CBS. She has completed her M.Phil Clinical Psychology from Institute Of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, New Delhi and is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
She is trained in administering specific Indian and international tests assessing various childhood and adult parameters. She is also certified in neurocognitive assessment (MCCB Matrices Consensus Cognitive Battery). She specialises in diagnosis and intervention of adult mental health issues, alongside interpersonal and family concerns using a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, family therapy and self-psychology. She has over eight years of experience in the field of Child and Adolescent care including assessment and intervention. She has also conducted workshops and training programmes across various fields associated to psychology and parent training. To contact email at info@cbsindia.org

Ruchika Mehra has over a decade’s experience of working in the field of human resource development across different industries. A psychologist by background, Ms Mehra has a diverse range of experience working in the field of social development, corporate and academia. Over the years she has worked in a leading training organization, NIS Sparta, and in collaboration with corporate and private organizations like NIIT, BPCL, GAIL, TATA, OTIS and Bayers. She has been teaching Human Resource Management in Bachelor and Master programmes at IILM Institute for higher education for over five years. She has been providing executive education for lead public sector players like Engineers India Limited and NBCC. She specialises in Organisational Development which includes training, human resource development projects, assessments and development centers. She has worked extensively with personality, life skills and social skill development programmes with schools and colleges. To contact email at info@cbsindia.org

DR. DEVIKA MEHRA, PhD
Public Health Expert and Researcher

Devika Mehra has a PhD in Public Health from Lund University (Sweden) and Msc in International Health Management and Development,from the University of Birmingham (UK). She has previous research experience of working in South Africa and Uganda
which focused on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV, Mental Health, Sexual violence, youth friendly health services and gender. She has programmatic experience of working with UNFEM, UNAIDS and MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child in India. Presently, she is an Independent Public Health Consultant monitoring and evaluating projects conducted in low to middle income countries, conducting systematic reviews and writing reports for organisations like SIDA (Swedish International development agency), WHO, academic institutions and other iNGOs. To contact email at info@cbsindia.org

MS. SHREYA PANJWANI, M Phil.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Ms. Shreya Panjwani completed her Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Clinical Psychology from Institute Of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, New Delhi. She is a licensed mental health professional with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Having worked with a
wide variety of clients with rigorous training, she has a broad understanding of the subject and a skilled approach toward psychological issues. Her approach is tailor made and sensitive to the needs of the client. She strives to bring about desired therapeutic changes and promote positive growth. She is a dedicated therapist, with sincerity, genuine concern and deep rooted professional ethics. To contact email at info@cbsindia.org

MS. PRERNA PAUL, M Phil.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Ms. Prerna Paul, Clinical Psychologist at Centre for Behavioural Sciences, has completed her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar. She is competent in dealing with diverse clients and is trained to administer various psychometric assessments.
She has experience in working with clients with psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse and childhood psychiatric disorders. She is trained in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Behavior Modification, Motivational enhancement therapy, relaxation etc. She adopts a flexible treatment approach, considering any special needs of the clients. With the use of her clinical skills, she aims to foster insight among her clients and help them deal with their distress independently. To contact email at info@cbsindia.org